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Aerial view of wetlands around Mount Saint Michel bay, Normandie, France

A pictoresque angle of the Mont Saint Michel, in north of France, with the view of the low tide from the ramparts

Mont Saint-Michel is an amazing place to visit because of its location in the middle of the sea when the tide is high and in the middle of a desert of bare sand, save for some rivers of water, when the tide is low. It is also a Christian pilgrimage shrine, rich in surprising architectural and artistic treasures, so much so that it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mont Saint Michel abbey on the island with reflection in water, Normandy, Northern France, Europe at sunrise

The historic Mont Saint-Michel, topped with its 11th century abbey, seen from the beach in Genêts, France.

Medieval abbey located on a rocky island with very strong tides. Unesco World Heritage Site.

Famous Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France.

The most famous landmark of Bretagne, and one of the busiest in France

$Normandy, France, August 29, 2019: A guided tourist group go on a marshland hike around Mont Saint-Michel. During low tide, it is possible to walk around outside the city walls. The tides vary greatly, at roughly 14 metres (46 ft) between highest and lowest water marks. But it can be very dangerous to make their way across the flats, the mount can still pose dangers for visitors who avoid the causeway and attempt the hazardous walk across the sands from the neighbouring coast. \nLe Mont-Saint-Michel or in english Saint Michael's Mount is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island lies approximately one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 7 hectares (17 acres) in area. The mainland part of the commune is 393 hectares (971 acres) in area so that the total surface of the commune is 400 hectares (988 acres). As of 2017, the island has a population of 30. \nAs of 2017, the island has a population of 30. Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. It is visited by more than 3 million people each year. Over 60 buildings within the commune are protected in France as monuments historiques.$

One of the most visited french sight, dating from 10th century. Once upon a time build as a roman church, later a prison and in the 20th century a gothic church. In 1979 became one of the first UNESCO sights.

Low tide in the bay in front of Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, France.

The Marshlands Surrounding Mont St Michel - Normandy, France

The rooftops of a historic town stand against the backdrop of an expansive sandy area, with distant groups adding life to the scene

Northward view from the Barrage du Couesnon Hydraulic Dam along the river to its mouth and Mont-Saint-Michel tidal island, leucogranite rocky outcrop with a mainly Romanesque and Gothic abbey on top.

Low tide on the Atlantic coast with the meandering water retreating in France.

Bay of Mont Saint-Michel from a cliff in gray weather - Cote de la Manche - France

This photo shows a stretch of shore dotted with sandbanks or oyster beds. Mont-Saint-Michel can be seen in the distance, under the mist.

$Normandy, France, August 29, 2019: Mont Saint-Michel mirrored on small puddles, while low tide flush out the water around the Mont Saint-Michel island. Le Mont-Saint-Michel or in english Saint Michael's Mount is a tidal island and mainland commune in Normandy, France. The island lies approximately one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 7 hectares (17 acres) in area. The mainland part of the commune is 393 hectares (971 acres) in area so that the total surface of the commune is 400 hectares (988 acres). As of 2017, the island has a population of 30. \nAs of 2017, the island has a population of 30. Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. It is visited by more than 3 million people each year. Over 60 buildings within the commune are protected in France as monuments historiques.$

Detail of the sculptures at Mont Saint-Michel Abbey in Normandy, France

Normandy cloudscape with sand water and contrasting sky

Mont Saint Michel bay in french normandy

Mont Saint-Michel, France - January 25, 2016: A serene view of the tidal flats surrounding the iconic island abbey, showcasing the vast expanse of sand and water at low tide.

The land surrounding Mont Saint-Michel is covered in meadows, creating a magnificent and beautiful landscape.

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